Sunrise from a commercial cockpit above the clouds - Airborne Aviation Academy
Airborne Aviation · Dwarka, Delhi · Est. 2009

From ClassroomTo Cockpit

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Where our cockpits are

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The sky was never the limit.

It was the invitation.

Every pilot we've sent into an Air India or IndiGo uniform began with one quiet decision - that this dream deserves serious work. Not a brochure. Not a promise. A system.

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A World of Cockpits.

From Ramphal Chowk, Dwarka - our pilots command cockpits on every continent.
We train here. They fly everywhere.

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Our Programs

Pilot Training Programs at Airborne Aviation Academy

Every program is mentor-led, seat-capped, and built around a real airline finish line. From first principles to four stripes.

Ground School
3–6 Months

DGCA CPL Ground Classes

Intensive ground school covering DGCA CPL subjects. Eligibility: 10+2 Physics & Maths. Duration: 3–6 months. Taught by Capt. Navrang Singh.

₹2,70,000Learn more
Flying Training
12–18 Months

Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Complete CPL path with flying training guidance and Indian CPL conversion support. Cost may vary ₹45–75 Lakh (typical ~₹65 Lakh). Duration: 12–18 months.

₹65 Lakh*Learn more
Cadet Selection
Flexible

Cadet Preparation

The quickest entry into aviation. IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa cadet pilot program preparation.

₹50,000Learn more
Airline Prep
3 Months

Airline Preparation

Structured airline interview preparation - GD, PI, and soft skills for IndiGo, Air India, Akasa and more. Duration: 3 months.

₹1,25,000Learn more
GD / PI
3 Months

GD & PI Course

Group discussions, panel interviews, and personal development masterclasses led by retired Air India AGM Rajeet Khalsa. Duration: 3 months.

₹30,000Learn more
Aptitude Test
1 Month

CASS Compass Adapt

Structured preparation for airline pilot aptitude test batteries - numerical, spatial, psychomotor, and multi-tasking.

₹30,000Learn more
Ground School
2–3 Months

ATPL Ground School

DGCA ATPL written and viva preparation for commercial pilots upgrading toward command. Eligibility: 21 years. Duration: 2–3 months.

₹1,50,000Learn more
Simulator
Flexible

Airbus A320 Simulator FBS

In-house Airbus A320 FBS simulator. Eligibility: CPL. Type rating familiarisation and airline SIM prep.

₹12,000Learn more
Parents
Flexible

Securing Your Child's Future in Aviation

Comprehensive CPL flight training guidance and Indian CPL conversion support - built for parents and aspirants.

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Hospitality
3–6 Months

Cabin Crew Training

Cabin crew & aviation hospitality training with 100%* scholarship offer upon scoring ≥70%.

₹59,000Learn more
Flying Training
3–6 Months

Private Pilot License (PPL)

Initial pilot license program. Complete flight training hours and ground school preparation for private pilot license certification.

₹25,00,000Learn more
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Exclusive Benefits

The Airborne Advantage.

What you get when you train at India's premier ground preparation academy. Every facility is built to support your launch.

LEARN

World-class instruction by India's most experienced CPL ground school instructor.

Founder-Led Instruction

All 5 DGCA papers taught directly by Capt. Navrang - no junior staff on core subjects.

Personalized Pacing

Classes paced to your speed, not the average student.

1-on-1 Mentorship

Individual doubt-solving sessions with Capt. Navrang until the concept is clear.

CPL Test Series

Full DGCA mock exam series - first-attempt preparation only.

Life-Long Career Guidance

Support beyond CPL - type rating, airline applications.

PREPARE

Every resource you need to go from theory to cockpit.

Airbus A320 Simulator

In-house Airbus A320 FTD Level 5 simulator for cockpit familiarization.

Dedicated RTR Lab

Dedicated RTR Lab - simulated RT communication environment.

Airline Interview Prep

GD & PI masterclass by Rajeet Khalsa, retired Air India AGM (37+ years).

Psychomotor Prep

CASS / COMPASS / ADAPT psychomotor test preparation.

YOUR CAMPUS

5,000 sq ft purpose-built aviation training centre, Dwarka.

Student Library

Student library - open after class hours.

Campus Cafeteria

On-campus cafeteria and lounge area.

Class 2 Medical Desk

In-house Class II medical facility at the centre.

Hostel Support

Hostel assistance for outstation students.

Goodies for Every Student

Bag, keychain, notebook, pen, and T-shirt for every student.

Own the Study Material

All course material provided and kept by students.

Gender-Specific Washrooms

Separate washroom facilities for all students.

FOR PARENTS

You invested in this. You deserve to stay informed.

Smart Attendance

Attendance notifications to parents when ward checks in/out of the institute.

Performance Reports

Weekly mock exam and progress reports delivered to parents.

Education Loan Support

Dedicated loan support via banking partners (SBI, Axis & HDFC).

Parent Counselling Call

Pre-enrolment parent counselling call with admissions team.

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Industry Outlook

Why NOW Is the Best Time to Become a Pilot in India

Indian aviation is at an inflection point. IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and new entrants are collectively placing orders for 1,500+ aircraft over the next decade. Boeing's Pilot Outlook estimates India will need 8,000+ new pilots by 2040. Starting CPL training today means you are ready to fly exactly when the industry needs pilots most.

Pilot Salary & Lifestyle in India 2026

Career StageRoleMonthly SalaryAircraft Type
Year 1–2Junior First Officer (JFO)₹1.5L – ₹2.5LA320 / B737
Year 3–5First Officer₹3L – ₹5LA320 / B737
Year 6–10Senior First Officer₹5L – ₹7LA320 / B737
Year 10+Captain / Commander₹8L – ₹15LWide-body / Narrow-body
Year 1–2₹1.5L – ₹2.5L
Junior First Officer (JFO)
Aircraft: A320 / B737
Year 3–5₹3L – ₹5L
First Officer
Aircraft: A320 / B737
Year 6–10₹5L – ₹7L
Senior First Officer
Aircraft: A320 / B737
Year 10+₹8L – ₹15L
Captain / Commander
Aircraft: Wide-body / Narrow-body

*Standard Indian airline industry averages. Actual compensation varies by operator, route hours, and type rating allowances.

Job Opportunities

Scheduled Airlines

IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet

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Cargo Operations

Blue Dart and international freight

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Corporate Aviation

Private jets and VIP transport wings

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Flight Instruction

FTO trainer roles in India and abroad

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International Pathways

Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe

Key Pilot Perks

  • Free or heavily discounted travel for self and family
  • Premium health insurance
  • International exposure and layover allowances
  • High social recognition
  • Structured career progression
  • Accommodation on outstation postings
The Mentor

Capt. Navrang Singh.

Capt. Navrang Singh strips DGCA syllabi down to first principles. Air Regulations, Technical General, Navigation, Meteorology, RTR - taught the way you'll actually use them in the cockpit.

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Papers, first attempt
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Capt. Navrang Singh - Chief Instructor, Airborne Aviation Academy
Chief Instructor
Capt. Navrang Singh
The Wall

Faces on the flight line.

Fifteen years. Hundreds of cockpits. A few of the captains, first officers and cadets who walked our corridors before they walked a jet bridge.

Ruzal Dhral
CPL-43 · 2024
Ruzal Dhral
Cadet · IndiGo
Capt. Nipun Singh
CPL-39 · 2023
Capt. Nipun Singh
First Officer · Air India
Capt. Himansh Sagwal
ATPL-12 · 2022
Capt. Himansh Sagwal
Commander · Emirates
Kartik Juneja
CDT-08 · 2024
Kartik Juneja
Cadet · IndiGo
Adesh Yadav
CPL-41 · 2023
Adesh Yadav
First Officer · Air India
Naveen Kumar
CDT-11 · 2025
Naveen Kumar
First Officer · Akasa
Nabansh Sardana
ATPL-10 · 2022
Nabansh Sardana
First Officer · SpiceJet
Priyanshi Kumar
CDT-12 · 2025
Priyanshi Kumar
Cadet · IndiGo
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

Final boarding

Your cockpit is waiting.

Visit our Dwarka center, sit in on a class, meet Capt. Navrang. No pressure. Just an honest look at the system that's been sending pilots into airline cockpits for fifteen years.

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